写し

写し

Copy; duplicate; transcription.

Here, '写し' refers to a replica or duplicate of a physical or digital object, in this case, a document.

彼は書類の写しを提出した。

He submitted a copy of the document.

In this sentence, '写し' signifies a derived representation, akin to a captured version of a subject, here a painting depicting a scenery.

この絵は風景の写しのようだ。

This painting resembles a depiction of the scenery.

Here, '写し' is used to indicate a duplicate or record of correspondence (a letter), retained for reference or record-keeping.

手紙を送る前に写しを控えておきました。

I kept a copy of the letter before sending it.